The contents of this book is mostly related to systems administration. Students will learn how to install, configure and optimise a GNU/Linux operating system and the most widely used computer services.

Network and system administration usually refers to the skill of keeping computers and networks running properly. This book describes the science behind these complex systems, independent of the actual operating systems they work on.

This book begins by examining four high-profile breaches of UNIX security as illustrations of how a UNIX system can be attacked. It then provides the information necessary to protect against these forms of attack, and offers the tools.

This book explains how to use the most popular Webmin modules to perform common administration tasks on a Linux system such as adding users, configuring Apache, setting up NFS file sharing and managing the Sendmail mail server.

This books teaches you How to use Webmin's unique features, including integrating the most popular services (Apache, BIND, Sendmail, and more) as well as the standard system features (network configuration, disk configuration, users and groups, etc.).

Learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand - no prior programming experience required. You'll create Python programs that effortlessly perform useful and impressive feats of automation.

A key benefit of the book is a chapter on determining exactly what drivers are needed for your hardware. Also included are recipes that list what you need to do to accomplish a wide range of popular tasks.

The 3rd edition of Linux Device Drivers is better than ever. The book covers all the significant changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which simplifies many activities, and contains subtle new features.

This book is unique in that not only does it describe the Linux Memory Manager itself in unprecedented detail, it also includes the theoretical foundations for both developers and students but has been omitted from recent Linux kernel related material.

This book takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell. Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of gray-bearded, mouse-shunning gurus.

UNIX Unleashed, System Administrator's Edition is an in-depth examination of the UNIX operating system. Real-world examples, definitions, tips and tricks allow you to: Get a jump start on UNIX with an overview and a basic tutorial, et al.

This book is designed for all levels of administrators - from hobbyists to card-carrying SAGE members - sysadmins on multi-platform sites. Written for several different platforms (Unix, Windows NT, and Mac OS) where Perl can be most useful.

This book is a practical guide that spells out, in readable and entertaining language, the threats, the system vulnerabilities, and the countermeasures you can adopt to protect your UNIX system, network, and Internet connection.